Are You Taking Care of Your Cats Paws?

Are you taking care of your cat’s paws? A question most people wouldn’t think to ask themselves – but it’s time that changed. Their paws are incredibly sensitive and are something they need help caring for. In this blog post, we’ll be naming a few easy ways to help you care for your cat’s paws and make sure they don’t have to go through any unnecessary pain or turmoil.

Visual Checks

Firstly, one simple yet essential way to care for your cat’s paws is to check for any injuries or infections every day. Cats are natural hunters, tiny little warriors, and will often get injured either in a fight with another cat or while hunting their prey. It is crucial that you put antiseptic on any cuts. If you don’t it may lead to an infection, which although fairly harmless to us, can be extremely dangerous to a cat. If you have any concerns that your cat may have an infection then please visit your local vet for advice. If your cat’s paws are free from injury then simply wash gently with a damp cloth and pat/rub dry with a clean towel.

Foreign Material

Another thing to worry about when it comes to your cat’s paws is any signs of splinters or other material lodged in their paws. Gently, use a pair of tweezers to remove the object from the cat’s paw and then apply antiseptic. Make sure to inspect the wound to make sure that the tissue damage isn’t too severe. If you believe that it is a serious injury then there is always the option of wrapping it in a bandage or visiting your local vet.

Licking Paws

If your cat licks obsessively at his paws it could be because there is hair sprouting in between their toes. This sometimes happens to long-haired cats and sometimes it can be very irritating. If you think this may be something that worries your cat, please contact a groomer or vet for advice on how to successfully trim the excess hair.

Obsessive Scratching

Does your kitty tend to scratch up all the furniture and material he can get a hold of? Cats do this because they need to scratch to shed their outer nail sheaths that reveal the sharp, smooth claws underneath. Cat scratchers are specifically made for this purpose and will keep your cat’s claws neat and healthy. If your cat is reluctant to try scratching the scratcher and instead continues to claw up your furniture you can always scent them with catnip.